Aw yeah, Hudson Music is about to unleash a new Jason Bittner DVD, What Drives the Beat. It’ll clock in at three hours and feature Bittner demonstrating enough concepts to fill a six-hour DVD:
Check the vid below for a sneak peek.
Music Towers sat down with drummer John Dolmayan to chat about the stuff that’s really important: Warcraft, comic books, and not having to pay state income tax.
Our only gripe? It appears that John is (sigh) a PC, not a Mac.
[Update 2022: Agh, it appears that Music Towers is now defunct and the videos have disappeared. Lesson learned: we need to steal these awesome videos and host them ourselves.]
Don’t bother sending Ringo any fan mail after October 20, because he’ll just end up chucking it:
This is a serious message to everybody watching my update right now. Peace and love. Peace and love….I want to tell you after the 20th of October please do not send fan mail to any address you have. Nothing will be signed after the 20th of October. If that is the date on the envelope, it’s gonna be tossed. I’m warning you with peace and love I have too much to do. So no more fan mail. Thank you, thank you. And no objects to be signed. Nothing. Anyway, peace and love, peace and love.
Anyway, how about douche and bagy?
…if your bank account has bunches and bunches of zeros to spare. The Metallica drummer will be auctioning a Jean-Michel Basquiat painting, “Untitled (Boxer)”, at Christie’s on November 12. The record for a Basquiat work is currently $14 million, but auctioneers are anticipating that “Boxer” will go for a whole lot more. Not that it’s all about the money, of course. Ulrich said:
As a collector I view myself as a caretaker of works of art, rather than simply an owner. I have been fortunate enough to have shared 10 great years with this truly iconic painting by Basquiat, and it is time to put it back into circulation, and let someone else enjoy it as much as I have over the last decade.
So very kind.
Limited-edition T-shirts honoring Chris Baker and Charles “Che” Still will be sold by Travis Barker’s clothing site, Famous Stars and Straps, starting October 13. The shirt was designed by pro skateboarder and Famous Stars manager Felix Arguelles and artist Maxx “maxx242″ Gramajo. All proceeds will go to Baker’s and Still’s families.
…But not right away. He’ll first complete Nine Inch Nails’ North American tour, which kicks off October 23. No details yet on why Freese is vacating the NIN throne, but Trent Reznor recently posted this on the band’s website:
Josh Freese fans, be sure to check out a show on the upcoming North American leg of the tour, as sadly they will be the last ones he’s playing with us. He informed me he’s leaving the tour at the end of this year. Yes, we are still dear friends. No, I’m not sure what we are going to do.
Here is a list of dates announced so far (courtesy of Metal Underground):
10.23.08 San Antonio, TX AT&T Center
10.25.08 New Orleans, LA Voodoo Festival, City Park
10.28.08 Orlando, FL UCF Arena
10.29.08 Jacksonville, FL Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
10.31.08 Nashville, TN Sommet Center
11.01.08 Greenville, SC Bi-Lo Center
11.03.08 Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum Complex
11.05.08 Charlottesville, VA John Paul Jones Arena
11.08.08 Manchester, NH Verizon Wireless Arena
11.09.08 Worchester, MA DCU Center (rescheduled from previous date)
11.11.08 Ottawa, ON Scotiabank Place
11.12.08 Montreal, QC Bell Centre
11.14.08 Hamilton, ON Copps Coliseum
11.15.08 Grand Rapids, MI Van Andel Arena
11.17.08 Columbus, OH Schottenstein Center
11.18.08 Fort Wayne, IN Memorial Coliseum
11.20.08 Cedar Rapids, IA US Cellular Center
11.21.08 Columbia, MO Mizzou Arena
11.22.08 Tulsa, OK BOK Center
11.25.08 Minneapolis, MN Target Center (rescheduled from previous date)
11.26.08 Council Bluffs, IA Mid-America Center
11.28.08 Rapid City, SD Rushmore Plaza Civic Center Arena
11.29.08 Billings, MT MetraPark Arena
12.01.08 Saskatoon, SK Credit Union Centre
12.04.08 Kelowna, BC Prospera Place
12.05.08 Victoria, BC Save On Foods Memorial Centre
12.07.08 Portland, OR Rose Garden Arena
12.08.08 Nampa, ID Idaho Center
12.09.08 Missoula, MT Adams Center
12.12.08 Sacramento, CA Arco Arena
12.13.08 Las Vegas, NV Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino
According to Rhythm magazine, Joey Jordison and his broken ankle are now in drum-slaying shape and scaring the hell out of the Japanese. The band released the following statement today:
After numerous flights we arrived in Nagoya, Japan two days ago. Joey is on fire and we had a killer rehearsal with the full band. Tonight is the first—it’s on! We just shot a video for “Dead Memories” that we’ll be unleashing to the world in the next couple weeks. This one is psychological—you’re in for a journey. We’re just starting a world tour—so we hope to see all of you.
Sevendust drummer Morgan Rose recently chatted with the site Saw*Kick for over 30 minutes. He dishes on the band’s tour, the departure of guitarist Sonny Mayo, the return of Clint Lowery, and a whole lot more. Download or stream the interview here.
[Update 2022: Damn it, Saw*Kick is no more. I wonder what they did with their content? It was good stuff.]
Music Radar is taking questions for Chad Smith. Just leave your query in the comments section here, though you do, alas, have to register first on Music Radar. [Update 2022: Looks like the original article has been lost to cyberspace.]
One of our favorites so far:
Do you sometimes cringe when you read Anthony’s lyrics and WTF is a rockapotamus ferchristsakes LOL
…But not with the Chili Peppers. Instead, he’ll be hitting the road with supergroup Chickenfoot…except that the name of the band featuring Smith, Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, and Joe Satriani probably won’t be fowl related at all. Satriani recently told Billboard that “Chickenfoot” was only a working title Hagar came up with. What’s definitely not in question, though, is Smith’s ability to rock the shit out of their tunes:
“The material is really slamming, and anybody who has ever been around Chad knows that he is a very huge personality, a very high-energy guy, and his drumming in person is explosive,” Satriani said. “This band really gives him carte blanche to go crazy. I think it’s the best of what you’d expect, that’s the best way to put it. No one is acting out of character.”
Did you dust off your passport for the Fausto Cuevas masterclass a few days ago? If so, you might want to just stay in the U.K. because the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance is hosting another masterclass on October 23, this time with Kasabian drummer Ian Matthews. Doors open at 7 p.m.
Meinl has given the drummingverse a major treat by posting this new vid of the superbly grooving Benny Greb. The performance was captured at this year’s Meinl drum festival, and it features a tune from Greb’s upcoming CD. Two more videos will be released over the next few days. We’ll of course embed them all here at DC for your viewing pleasure.
Steve Smith’s Jazz Legacy is hitting the road, and we got the lowdown on their October tour schedule.
Thursday, October 2
Steve Smith’s Jazz Legacy
Featuring Jim Snidero, Mark Soskin, Baron Browne and Walt Weiskopf
Sonoma State University
Warren Auditorium
1801 E. Cotati Ave.
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
2:00 p.m. workshop, 7:30 p.m. concert
For ticket info: 707.664.2324
Friday, October 3
Steve Smith’s Jazz Legacy
Featuring Jim Snidero, Mark Soskin, Baron Browne and Walt Weiskopf
The Jazz School
2087 Addison Street
Berkeley, CA 94704
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. concert/master class
www.jazzschool.com
Saturday, October 4
Steve Smith’s Jazz Legacy
Featuring Jim Snidero, Mark Soskin, Baron Browne and Walt Weiskopf
Special Guests: The Wally Schnalle Quintet
Live @ the Burro
6651 Brisa Street
Livermore, CA
925.550.1955
Doors 7PM * Show 8PM
www.myspace.com/burninburro
www.myspace.com/sectionentertainment
Sunday, October 5
Steve Smith’s Jazz Legacy
Featuring Jim Snidero, Mark Soskin, Baron Browne and Walt Weiskopf
Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society
Douglas Beach House
Miramar Beach
Half Moon Bay, CA
4:30pm
650.726.4143
www.bachddsoc.org
Monday, October 6
Steve Smith’s Jazz Legacy
Featuring Jim Snidero, Mark Soskin, Baron Browne and Walt Weiskopf
Pioneer Place on Fifth
22 5th Ave South
St. Cloud, MN 56301
320.203.1233
www.ppfive.com
Tuesday, October 7
Steve Smith’s Jazz Legacy
Featuring Jim Snidero, Mark Soskin, Baron Browne and Walt Weiskopf
Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant
1010 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55403
612.332.1010
www.dakotacooks.com
Wednesday, October 8
Steve Smith’s Jazz Legacy
Featuring Jim Snidero, Mark Soskin, Baron Browne and Walt Weiskopf
The Algoma Club
107 Algoma Blvd.
Oshkosh, WI
For info call The Water City Grill
920.232.3004
www.watercitygrill.net
Thursday, October 9
Steve Smith’s Jazz Legacy
Featuring Jim Snidero, Mark Soskin, Baron Browne and Walt Weiskopf
Martyr’s
3855 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60613
773.404.9869
www.martyrslive.com
Saturday, October 11
Steve Smith’s Jazz Legacy
Featuring Andy Fusco, Mark Soskin, Baron Browne and Walt Weiskopf
The Jazz Kitchen
5377 N. College Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46220
317.253.4900
www.thejazzkitchen.com
Sunday, October 12
Steve Smith’s Jazz Legacy
Featuring Andy Fusco, Mark Soskin, Baron Browne and Walt Weiskopf
Gilly’s
132 S. Jefferson St.
Dayton, OH 45402
937.228.8414
http://hometown.aol.com/gillyjazz/myhomepage/business.html
Monday and Tuesday, October 13 and 14
Steve Smith’s Jazz Legacy
Featuring Andy Fusco, Mark Soskin, Baron Browne and Walt Weiskopf
Nighttown
12387 Cedar Road (top of Cedar Hill)
Cleveland Heights, OH 44106
216.759.0550
www.nighttowncleveland.com
Wednesday, October 15
Steve Smith’s Jazz Legacy
Featuring Andy Fusco, Mark Soskin, Baron Browne and Walt Weiskopf
Lebanon Catholic School
1400 Chestnut St.
Lebanon, PA 17042
717.273.3731
Thursday, October 16
Steve Smith’s Jazz Legacy
Featuring Andy Fusco, Mark Soskin, Baron Browne and Walt Weiskopf
Sheraton Reading Hotel
Gerald Veasleys Jazz Base
1741 Paper Mill Road
Wyomissing, PA 19610
610.655.6374
www.geraldveasleysjazzbase.com
Friday, October 17
Steve Smith’s Jazz Legacy
Featuring Andy Fusco, Mark Soskin, Baron Browne and Walt Weiskopf
Cecil’s Jazz Club & Restaurant
364 Valley Road
West Orange, NJ 07052
973.736.4800
www.cecilsjazzclub.com
Saturday, October 18
Steve Smith’s Jazz Legacy
Featuring Andy Fusco, Mark Soskin, Baron Browne and Walt Weiskopf
Cecil’s Jazz Club & Restaurant
364 Valley Road
West Orange, NJ 07052
973.736.4800
www.cecilsjazzclub.com
Sunday, October 19
Steve Smith’s Jazz Legacy
Featuring Andy Fusco, Mark Soskin, Baron Browne and Walt Weiskopf
Cheney Hall
177 Hartford Road
Manchester, CT 06040
box office: 860.647.9824
www.cheneyhall.org
Concert sponsored by
Dynamic Percussion
575 Main St.
Manchester, CT 06040
860.647.8887
dynadrum@aol.com
Monday, October 20
Steve Smith’s Jazz Legacy
Featuring Andy Fusco, Mark Soskin, Baron Browne and Walt Weiskopf
The Devereux
37 Devereux St.
Utica, NY 13501
315.735.8628
7:00pm all ages show
For info and tickets contact: Kelly Yacco: 315.272.3865 kellyyacco@gmail.com
Tuesday, October 21
Steve Smith Master Class
Utica Radison
200 Genesee St # 1
Utica, NY 13502
7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 22
Steve Smith’s Jazz Legacy
Featuring Andy Fusco, Mark Soskin, Baron Browne and Walt Weiskopf
Scullers Jazz Club
400 Soldiers Field Road
Boston, MA 02134
617.562.4111
www.scullersjazz.com
